Pacha means five & Tikta refers to bitter taste means Panchatikta is a group of five bitter medicines. The five drugs are Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Nimbamulatwak (Azadirachta indica), Vasa (Adhatoda vasica), Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum) & Patolapatra (Trichosanthes dioica).

Panchatikta is famous broad spectrum combination for a wide range of therapeutics in Ayurveda. Panchatikta is a drug of choice in all types of skin diseases in Ayurveda. It is an unavoidable part of the skin prescription of an Ayurvedic physician. Panchatikta works great in all types of rheumatological disorders like Sandhigata vata (Osteoarthritis), Asthikshaya (Osteoporosis), Nakhabhangurata (Onychoschizia). The use of Panchatikta in the form of Ksheerabasti works significantly great in disorders like avascular necrosis & sacroilitis. The Ksheerabasti also works in various trichological disorders like hair fall, split hairs etc. In long term ulcerative colitis, when the levels of vitamin D3 depletes, Panchatikta Ksheerbasti is of great help in restoring the levels of vit.D3.

Dose: 5 to 10 grams or as directed by physician